Autoscroll
1 Column
Text size
Transpose 0
AOh help me, please doctor, I'm damagEmed A
AThere's a pain where there once was a hearDt Am
AIt's sleepin, it's a beatin'
Can't ya plDease tear it out,G and preserve it
ARight there in that jar?Em A
AOh help me, please mama, I'm sick'ningEm A
AIt's today that's the day of the plungDe Am
AOh the gal I'm to marry
DIs a bow-legged sowG
AI've been soakin' up drink like a spongeEm A
A"Don't ya worry, get dressed," cried my motherEm A
AAs she plied me with bourbon so sourD Am
APull your socks up, put your suit on
DComb your long hair down,G
AFor you will be wed in the hourEm A
ASo help me, please doctor, I'm damagedEm A
AThere's a pain where there once was a hearDt Am
AI'm sleepin, it's a beatin'
DCan't ya please take it out,G and preserve it
AGRight there in that jar?Em A
Yup!
(Am E A D pres Solo)
AOh help me, please doctor, I'm damagEmed A
AThere's a pain where there once was a hearDt Am
AmAAmIt's sleepin, it's a beatin'
Can't ya plDease tear it out,G and preserve it
ARight there in that jar?Em A
AI was tremblin', as I put on my jacketEm A
AIt had creases as sharp as a knifDe Am
AI put the ring in my pocket
DBut there was a noteG
AAnd my heart it jumped into my moutEmh A
AIt read, "Darlin', I'm sorry to hurt you.Em A
ABut I have no courage to speak to your face.D Am
ABut I'm down in Virginia with yoDur cousin LouG
AThere be no wedding today."
ASo help me, please doctor, I'm damagedEm A
AYou can put back my heart in its holDe Am
AOh mama, I'm cryin'
DTears of reliefG
AAnd my pulse is now under controlEm A